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Downers Grove Rent Trends

Chicago, IL · July 2026 · median asking rents from leased listings

Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026

Median asking rent
$2,200
Effective rent
$2,200
Vs. Chicago median
-13%
Avg days to lease
21
Active rentals now
15

Median asking rent over time

$1.8k$2.1k$2.5k$2.8kSep ’24Mar ’25Jun ’25Sep ’25Feb ’26Jul ’26
Asking rentEffective rent (after concessions)Concession spread

Source: MLS (leased rental listings) + Abode managed communities (Dynamics 365). Figures suppressed below 10 listings/month. Methodology

Data through August 2026 · Last updated September 10, 2026 · Next release: early October 2026

Downers Grove renting, answered

What is the average rent in Downers Grove?
As of July 2026, the median asking rent in Downers Grove is $2,200 per month, based on 10 leased listings.
Is Downers Grove more expensive than Chicago overall?
Downers Grove's median asking rent is 13% below the Chicago citywide median of $2,539.
How quickly do rentals lease in Downers Grove?
Over the last 90 days, rentals in Downers Grove leased in an average of 21 days, with 15 active listings on the market right now.

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